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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,486.62 and 907.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,486.62 and 907.11 is: 1,356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,486.62 = 907.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,486.62 = 907.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,486.62 × 907.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 1,348,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,515.90/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.33

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